A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8540345 Details
Epoch: 400 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 87724809 epoch_slot_no: 288009 block_no: 8540168 slot_leader_id: 6728105 size: 23444 time: 2023-03-20 05:45:00 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa80b84975247b87e802a8eaa0f635d13558cba27b24f66c36078663443b6034aBlock Operator
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